Kingsley is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #605 in 1996 with 27 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2019 with 176 births ranking #274. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 11,797 boys born was named Kingsley. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Kingsley is an English surname and place-name name with a polished, stately feel. Its older meaning points to a king's meadow or clearing, though modern use leans more on style than on literal landscape imagery.
The name rose through the modern popularity of well-tailored surname names. It feels more formal and aristocratic than many of its chart neighbours.